NMO Session #3

Club Committees - "He profits most who serves the best"

Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based. The strength of the Rotary ideal is founded on the service carried out by club members, worldwide and in local communities. The Five Avenues of Service standard provides a means for Rotary clubs and individual members to measure their efforts in those areas. These Avenues of Service reinforce the importance which Rotary places on the personal involvement of each club member in Rotary service activities.  

The Rotary Club of Denver's Standing Committees:

Click on the Committee Name to learn more or contact the chair directly.

1)   CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE -  Jim White, Chair

Includes our History, Awards, Club/Member Recognition, Memorials and Family of Rotary sub-committees

2)   COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE - Su Ryden, Chair

Leads the public relations effort to create greater awareness within the Denver community about Club 31's mission and project.  Also works with the Rotary office on how best to communicate with our members, i.e. weekly newsletter and the web site.

3)   CLUB/DRCF FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE - TBD, Chair

4)   DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Peg Johnston, Chair

The following Club fundraisers were addressed in Session #2 (Foundations & Fundraisers)
          Branch Rickey Award -  Jim Wilkins, 2011 Chair
          Peach Sale - Carol Duncan & Jay Yake, Co-chairs

5)   DENVER ROTARY CLUB 21ST CENTURY (DRC21) - Tom Base, Chair

DRC21 is a working committee of generally younger members who are working to develop and implement specific programs to recruit and retain younger members.6)   MEETINGS COMMITTEE - Ed Crabtree, Chair

Coordinates all program speaker and hospitality functions at our weekly Thursday meetings. From scheduling speakers to greeting visitors and serving as invocators, this committee has a place and a job for everyone.

7)   MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Bruce Peterson, Chair

Develops and implements plans to seek new members who meet the Denver Rotary membership criteria. Once a new member has been approved, the committee provides a thorough orientation into Rotary and then works to support and retain them.

8)   NEW PROJECTS/2009 & 2010 NEW MEMBER CLASS - Don Lewis, Class President

Supports of an initiative that engages international college students in the Denver community. The Collegiate International Student Engagement Program (CISEP) is designed to involve international students attending local universities in Rotary in an effort to make them feel welcome and comfortable in the Denver community

9)   ROTARY FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT COMMITTEE - Rich Spong, Chair

Encourages Club 31 Rotarians to join and donate to both Foundations with major emphasis on The Rotary Foundation.  Also responsible for member giving recognition and educating our membership about both our Foundations.

10)  ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE - Chair - TBD                                                            

Promotes our Club's participation in the many educational and fellowship opportunities offered by Rotary International, including Group Study Exchange and various scholarships and fellowships granted by its Foundation.

11)  SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - Jay Yake, Chair

Develops and creates good times for our Club members, such as our annual picnic, holiday party, dance and Member mixers.

12)  WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE - Chuck Turner, Chair

Actively pursues projects and coordinates with Rotary Clubs in underdeveloped nations as part of Rotary's goal to serve the global community.  Over 30 projects are ongoing annually.  What better way to make an impact in the world.

13)  YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE - Tim Sheahan, Chair

Provides scholarships for high school and vocational students; college counseling services, support for youth programs for literacy and the arts; provides resources to youth mentoring organizations; and support for kids with cancer through it various sub-committees.  This Committee also suports RI's Youth Exchange program and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).

Other Committees and/or partnering organizations:

• CENTENNIAL 2011 PLANNING COMMITTEE - André van Hall, Chair

Responsible for our Club's Centennial project and our gala Celebration in December, 2011.

• 9HEALTH FAIRS - Holly McLemore, Chair

Provides cashiering services at the 9HealthFair in April.

• Project C.U.R.E. -Wynn Gandera, Chair

Meets monthly at Project C.U.R.E.’s headquarters/ warehouse to sort and pack donated medical supplies for shipment to developing countries around the world.

Committee Sign Ups

In May and June of each year, our Club has several Committee Sign Up Days held during regular Club luncheon meetings. Committee Chairs and/or Committee members are available before and after the meeting with information about their committee, to answer your questions and assist in your selection.  Don't wait until then - Sign Up Now!  Read our 2011 Committee Newsletter.

Click on Committee Meetings Schedule for a list of meeting dates and time or click on Meetings & Events on the top menu bar for the entire Club calendar.

[BACK] to New Member Orientation Home Page